| 1) |
Produce fine powder out of dried henna leaves. If leaves aren't available they can be found at the market. |
| 2) | Add a little bit of eucalyptus oil and lemon juice into the henna powder. Let the mixture soak for about 2 hours. |
| 3) | Henna could be applied with a small stick which is either sandal wood or ivory. Another more common way is through a cone. To make a cone put the henna mixture into a plastic sandwich bag. Then tie the end and squeeze the mixture to one corner. With a pair of scissors cut a very small opening in the corner of the bag. |
| 4) | To apply the henna, squeeze the cone steadily and move the cone to create a design. |
| 5) | Have a bowl of sugar and lemon juice to the side. Once the henna is on for about 15 minutes, damp the mixture onto the area of henna with a cotton ball. This is so the henna won't dry and fall off before the color appears. |
| 6) | After 4-5 hours, gently scrap the henna off and apply coconut oil on top. An orange color will appear in the shape of the design. To make it turn to a beautiful deep red color, don't allow the area of henna to come in contact with water for about 12 hours. |
